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Katy Locker
Katy Locker is the chief executive officer of the Center for Michigan, publisher of Bridge Michigan and BridgeDetroit. She leads the organization's strategy, governance and fundraising, working with the board of directors and leadership team to strengthen the long-term sustainability and statewide impact of nonprofit, nonpartisan journalism. Under her leadership, the organization is expanding regional reporting, deepening community engagement and building new approaches to audience growth, civic participation and financial sustainability.
Before joining the Center, Katy held leadership roles at the Knight Foundation and Hudson-Webber Foundation, where she led philanthropic investments supporting Detroit's civic and economic development. An attorney by training, she has served on the boards of organizations including Gleaners Community Food Bank, Detroit Future City and the Downtown Detroit Partnership.
In 2016, Crain's Detroit Business named Katy one of Michigan's 100 Most Influential Women, and in 2025 she was named to Crain's "Who's Who" list of leaders shaping the future of southeast Michigan. Katy holds degrees from Cornell University and the University of Michigan Law School.
Born in Detroit and a resident for more than 20 years, Katy also spends time in Oscoda, Midland and Holly — and counts Lake Huron as her preferred Great Lake.
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